I have been looking for one in good shape for quite a while. Check this one out and see if it sounds like a fair deal. The car is only 41 miles from me so I am trying to get the owners on the phone so I can see it this weekend. thanks guys!

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=88015931&dealer_id=&certified=n&max_price=10000&start_year=1987&end_year=1987&address=30720&search_type=used&make=MB&model=300TD&min_price=100&distance=any&advcd_on=n&advanced=n&color=&car_year=1987&ac_afflt=none


later,

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17' Rogue SV 70k
11’ Saab 9-5 NG 94k
10’ e550 4matic 185k

sold
02' e320 210k
00' e430 167k
01' e320 171k (regret sale)
91' 300d 2.5t 300k (sold to ecoofidaho)
79' 240d 177k (old yellow my avatar)
87' 300d 169k (junk but fast)
85' 300tdt 261k (RBM parts delivery)
85' 300dt 68k (one owner cream puff)
82' 240d 250k
84' 300dt 198k (sold to diesel don)
91' 190e 2.3 61k
88' 260e 140k

Well I just talked to the owner and he sold it yesterday!! darn it! He said the guy came in from Texas. I think Austin? Was it one of you guys out there?? The car was so close to me to! darn,darn, darn!


later,

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Current stable......
17' Rogue SV 70k
11’ Saab 9-5 NG 94k
10’ e550 4matic 185k

sold
02' e320 210k
00' e430 167k
01' e320 171k (regret sale)
91' 300d 2.5t 300k (sold to ecoofidaho)
79' 240d 177k (old yellow my avatar)
87' 300d 169k (junk but fast)
85' 300tdt 261k (RBM parts delivery)
85' 300dt 68k (one owner cream puff)
82' 240d 250k
84' 300dt 198k (sold to diesel don)
91' 190e 2.3 61k
88' 260e 140k

The price is a bit rich, if you look around you can do better.

The price would be rich if it were a 123. For a 124 diesel wagon it's not bad, given the thousands of $$$$ in parts it has (new tranny, head job, etc.) These cars are rare, and rust-free example in excellent condition is worth quite a bit. There are also a lot of lemons out there which aren't worth half that though. The trick is being able to determine the difference.


Happy hunting,

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gsxr, is one of your 87's a wagon? What kind of issues should one be aware of? Thanks!

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Current stable......
17' Rogue SV 70k
11’ Saab 9-5 NG 94k
10’ e550 4matic 185k

sold
02' e320 210k
00' e430 167k
01' e320 171k (regret sale)
91' 300d 2.5t 300k (sold to ecoofidaho)
79' 240d 177k (old yellow my avatar)
87' 300d 169k (junk but fast)
85' 300tdt 261k (RBM parts delivery)
85' 300dt 68k (one owner cream puff)
82' 240d 250k
84' 300dt 198k (sold to diesel don)
91' 190e 2.3 61k
88' 260e 140k

Hi Joe,

No, both of mine are sedans. They are pretty much identical except the wagon has the self-leveling rear suspension. Main issues are:

1- overheating (due to plugged radiator or bad fan clutch)
2- cracked head from overheating (usually while trap oxidizer is still installed)
3- poor performance, especially from idle to 2000rpm (usually out-of-spec I/P, may be plugged ALDA line)
4- A/C problem$ (manifold ho$e leak$, compre$$or, both are expen$ive)
5- climate control (a lot of the vacuum actuators under the dash fail after 15 years)
6- cruise control (amplifier fails - $150 for a rebuilt)
7- assorted oil leaks
8- the sound encapsulation panels under the engine & tranny are usually "lost" (and cost $500+ to replace if you want the car quieter)
9- Varioius rubber suspension pieces may need to be replaced after 15 years


There are several threads on this forum with more details on the overheating & cracked head problems. Do a search and you'll probably find a lot to read. There were only about 4000 diesel W124's brought into the USA in 1987, and I think only about 1000 of them were wagons. So if you want a 1987 300TD in excellent shape you'll have to really search, AND be willing to pay a premium when you find The One. (My numbers might be off, I don't have Nitske (sp?) book in front of me...)


Good luck,

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Hey Joe:

I too would think that by watching, you can find one for less. One of our guys up here in Michigan just got a nice one for around 5k. Got to see it the other day and its very nice. On the other hand, a car is worth what it is worth to you. I bought my 7-seater as compared to a mini-van and therefore think I got an awesome deal. Just put a wheel bearing in your 300. Still running nearly perfect.

Don

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'99.5 Jetta TDI IV 251k (Julie's)
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'97 Jetta TDI 186k (Matt's)
'96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's
'84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion)

SOLD:
'82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed

I agree with all the comments from the rest. I to have an 87 300TD than has only experianced the over heating problem. Everything still works. The milage listed on the add is way off. Maybe down hill with a tail wind.

henry

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87 300TD 280k (sold)
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